Linzer dough

Linzer dough
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Linzer cookies are part of Christmas. That scent, that taste, it's beautiful!

Ingredients (what you need)

0.300 kg butter - quality
2 pcs egg yolk
0.5 kg flour - plain
0.170 kg powdered sugar

Recipe steps

The use of shortcrust pastry is wide, for example, in various desserts. The procedure for the dough is as follows.

Sprinkle smooth flour on a silicone mat. Add powdered sugar and mix.

Place soft butter. Crack in the egg yolks and knead by hand.

Knead until a beautiful dough forms.

Put it in a bag and place it in the refrigerator.

Line the baking sheets with baking paper.

Dust the mat with flour and place part of the dough on it. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Place the pieces on the baking sheet and bake until lightly colored. (about five minutes)

Before Christmas, spread good jam, your favorite filling, Nutella, etc. on them. Decorate with white or dark icing, sprinkle with coconut, nuts, colored balls, or just lightly with sugar.

When you take a few nice pieces of cookies and put them in a decorative box, in cellophane, or just tie them with a ribbon, you have a small token for anyone.

Additional information about the recipe Linzer dough

Linzer dough is a traditional Austrian recipe that has also gained popularity in Czech kitchens. It is known for its delicate and crumbly texture, which is a result of the high butter content. The main ingredients are butter, flour, and sugar, often with the addition of eggs or egg yolks and lemon zest for flavor. Linzer cookies are primarily baked around Christmas and are typically sandwiched with jam. Due to its versatility, it can also be used for making pies and cakes. Its simplicity and rich flavor guarantee its popularity among all generations.

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avatar autora Tomas Rohlena
Tomas Rohlena is a versatile personality with a broad perspective. He is a great fan of food and occasional cooking. He is also interested in gourmet experiences in restaurants. Every Sunday, his family looks forward to his regular lunch that he prepares for them.
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Categories: Confectionery
Tag: Czech cuisine, candy, vegetarian recipe

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